Snyder started 14 games last season for the Cardinals but was part of the offensive line that allowed 58 sacks.

Impact: Cooper solidifies a shaky line and the Cardinals give up less than 45 sacks for the first time in five years.

The Cardinals' ground game is able to get moving and their yards per carry is more than 4.0 for the first time in recent memory. Cooper can make a strong pulling guard and get to the second level to bolster the running game.

Kevin Minter, LB, LSU

Minter should give the linebacking corps a nice boost and that's why he was taken in the second round by Arizona.

He's a linebacker that knows how to stop the run first and foremost—which is what the Cardinals need.

Additionally, linebacker Daryl Washington will be out of the lineup for the first four games of the season. Washington was hit with a four-game suspension by the league for violating the substance-abuse policy.

Minter will have the opportunity to shine from the first game of the season and will benefit from Washington's guidance when he gets back on the field.

Analysis: Arizona stiffens up on run defense as Minter is able to get to ball carriers quickly and be disruptive in the backfield. Stats: 41-63-104, 4.5 sacks, 2 FF, 1 INT

He's quick at the snap and would be perfect in a zone blocking scheme. If Arizona doesn't change into zone blocking, Watford would be able to perform as a pulling guard and give the Cardinals that extra wrinkle in their offense.

Analysis: Watford should help with blocking in the running game.

The Arizona running backs should be able to gain better yardage on power runs while the play-action passing game should see good gains with Watford and Cooper at guard.

Ryan Swope, WR, Texas A&M

Swope is a blazing fast wide receiver that Arizona took in the sixth round of the NFL draft.

How fast, you ask?

Swope ran the 40-yard dash in 4.34 seconds at the combine which was the second-best time among all players. His speed made him a standout at Texas A&M as he posted 89 catches for 1,207 yards, and 11 touchdowns in 2012.

Swope can use his speed and agility to make defenders miss.

Swope looks like he could be the first true slot receiver Arizona has had on its roster in several years.

Analysis: Swope is going to find a fit as a slot receiver in the Cardinals' offense.

With Michael Floyd and Larry Fitzgerald on the outside, Swope looks to fit in the inside quite well. His speed and leaping ability (37" vertical) make him a threat and his ability to pick apart coverages will only add to his value.

He's also not afraid to go over the middle for passes so it gives Carson Palmer another solid option in the passing game. Stats: 61 receptions, 812 yards, 4 touchdowns.

DC Jefferson, TE, Rutgers

DC Jefferson of Rutgers was the last of the nine picks Arizona made at the draft.

He's a large presence at 6'6" and 255 pounds. That could cause some havoc down the seam against linebackers. Jefferson is also a sturdy blocker as well and that's going to be favorable for the Cardinals.

Analysis: Jefferson is more of a blocker and doesn't get involved much in the passing game as evidenced by his 47 catches in 50 career games at Rutgers.